Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Northbound
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 2.6 · Structure no. 2032
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Northbound is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Northbound in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Northbound built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Northbound in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Northbound carry?
About 13,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Northbound?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Northbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.